Monthly Archives: May 2014

Read: Acts 1:6-14 Meditation: “Ready for Whatever” The question of the disciples was exactly what we’d expect them to ask. Their Jewish understanding of the Messiah as one who would restore the Davidic Kingdom had revived in them following Jesus’ … Continue reading →

Dualistic thinking has all but stopped the conversation between scientists and theologians. Until we are willing to see the facts of science as the actions of God and the revelation of God as an affirmation of the created order,, we … Continue reading →

Faith is a “light” to illuminate our path toward God in the same way that a flashlight is a means to show the way home. This is probably why the imagery of light and illumination can be found in all … Continue reading →

Read: Acts 17:22-31 Meditation: A Manual for Our Witness” The account of Paul’s visit to Athens provides an outline for the way we should engage non-Christian people, no matter where they are. First, Paul took the time to get to … Continue reading →

We have been hearing a lot recently about the “danger of compromise.” The problem with such a blanket indictment is that it ignores the fact that much good has come from compromise. We would not have the Bible, the Creeds, … Continue reading →

We continue our exploration of the nature of the truth which informs and forms our faith. We have noted that it is truth rooted in love, and mediated through the senses. Today, we understand it to be truth that is … Continue reading →

Read: Acts 7:55-60 Meditation: “Covering Our Ears” Stephen was stoned because the angry crowd covered their ears (v 57). It was all over after that. It still is. When we stop listening, we stop relating. When we stop listening, we … Continue reading →